Ziplining in Saluda, NC: 11 lines through Green River Gorge

What makes ziplining through a gorge different from ziplining over a valley

Zipline through the Green River Gorge near Saluda, North Carolina, on a small-group canopy tour with 11 ziplines spanning 1.25 miles, three rappels and a sky bridge. The 4-hour course descends 1,100 vertical feet through 18,000 acres of protected forest. All safety equipment is provided and guides handle the clipping. Braking is automatic so you focus on the ride itself.

The experience

The gorge is the reason this zipline feels different. You start perched on the rim and descend through the canopy in a series of elevated platforms, each one giving a new angle on the same stretch of forest and river below. Eleven ziplines and a sky bridge carry you across the span. Three rappels let you drop straight down the cliff face between them. The whole course covers 1.25 miles and loses 1,100 vertical feet from start to finish, so the views change as you go lower.

Guides do all the clipping and unclipping at each platform, and the braking system is automatic. You don't operate the equipment yourself, which means you can stay focused on the ride. All safety gear is provided. The tour takes 4 hours and moves at a steady pace through the platforms and lines, so it's active but not rushed. Closed-toe shoes are required. Crocs and slingbacks won't work on the platforms.

You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the climbing and walking between platforms. Participants must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds. A live guide leads the group in English throughout the tour. Snacks are available for purchase at the outpost if you want them during the day.

What’s included

• All safety equipment.
• guide in English.
• automatic braking system so you focus on the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour

Is this one for you?The 4-hour pace and the climbing between platforms mean you need at least moderate fitness, but the guides handle all the technical safety work, so the physical demand is the walking and the exposure on the lines themselves, not managing equipment.

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Top questions

How many ziplines and rappels are actually on this course?

The Gorge Zipline has 11 ziplines, a sky bridge and three rappels. The ziplines span 1.25 miles total, and the three rappels let you descend the cliff face between the elevated platforms.

What's the vertical drop from the top to the bottom of the course?

The course descends 1,100 vertical feet from start to finish, so you're moving down the gorge the whole time rather than staying at one level.

Do I have to clip myself in and operate the braking?

No. Guides handle all the clipping and unclipping at each platform, and the braking is automatic, so you focus on the experience without managing the equipment yourself.

What do I need to wear on my feet?

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Crocs and slingbacks are not allowed because they don't stay secure on the platforms.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 4 hours from start to finish, moving through the canopy at a steady pace with time at each platform for setup and the next transition.

Is this tour suitable if I'm pregnant or have a recent injury?

The Gorge Zipline is designed for guests in good health. If you are pregnant, have a recent or recurring injury, a serious musculoskeletal disorder, epilepsy, hemophilia, or are taking high-dose blood thinners, consult your physician before booking. The operator reserves the right to refuse participation for safety reasons.